Lichun - Beginning of Spring Ceremony
February 4
The emperor plowed a ceremonial furrow to encourage farmers and welcome spring qi.
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Imperial China Court Rituals Calendar
Step inside the Forbidden City’s seasonal rites, poetry, and celestial observances.
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What You Receive
Chinese dynastic records detail exact dates for court rituals and festivals.
Emphasize the cyclical rhythm of emperors
poets
and philosophers with a palace perspective.
SAMPLE EVENTS
A glimpse into the sacred days you will uncover.
Lantern Festival Court Banquet
February 24
Palace courtyards glowed with silk lanterns as emperors entertained scholars and envoys.
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Emphasize the cyclical rhythm of emperors, poets, and philosophers with a palace perspective.
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Emphasize the cyclical rhythm of emperors, poets, and philosophers with a palace perspective.
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Requires careful translation of lunar dates—include both traditional and Gregorian references.
What do I receive each month with the Imperial China Court Rituals Calendar?
You receive a curated set of 2-3 events with dates, context, and links to reputable sources. Import the provided ICS file to keep everything in your preferred calendar app.
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We cite public, reputable sources and call out where historians or communities disagree. When dates vary by source, we choose a standard reference and note it for you.
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